Eight Lumen Christi College students have finished Term 2 as graduates of the NSW Rural Fire Services (RFS) Cadet Program as part of the College’s HSC accredited Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation course.

The graduates showcased their refined skills in front of RFS dignitaries, family members and the school community under the direction of local RFS volunteers from Eden, Merimbula and Pambula.

Working in small teams the students simulated a rapid first response in deploying an attack line from a fire tanker. They then took charge of re-filling a fire tanker from a portable water source and demonstrated the correct response if caught in a fire ‘over-run’.

Throughout the term the students undertook weeks of coaching on how to operate the fire truck, pumps, hoses and radios in accordance with RFS standard procedures.

At the ceremony, Acting Principal, Shane Giles, spoke of the importance of the RFS in the community and commended their technical, skilled and often heroic work.

“We are very proud to be involved so closely with the RFS and proud of our students who take part in the important volunteer work done by the RFS,” he said.

“We intend to maintain our close association between the College and the RFS.”

Congratulations to graduating students, Kynan, Trai, Dylan C, Tullen, Luke, Ashton, Dylan S and Patrick.